Burtt

Burtt Meaning & Origin

About Burtt
The surname Burtt is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "burh" meaning "fortress" or "stronghold." It was originally used as a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked at a fortress or a fortified place. Over time, the surname Burtt evolved and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Burtt can be found across the English-speaking world, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Burtt is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Burtt: 1,012
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,665
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.34

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Burtt based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Burtt is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B ER1 T
🌐 IPA
/bərt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Burtt in Braille

Here's how to represent Burtt in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Burtt in braille

How to sign the name Burtt using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Burtt using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Burtt in sign language

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